Provincial data released on Monday reveals that Noah and Olivia continue to be the most popular baby names in Alberta. Olivia takes the top spot for girls for the 12th consecutive year, while Noah leads the boys for the sixth year in a row. The top five names for boys and girls are analyzed, along with trends in baby name popularity. The article also highlights unique and memorable names chosen by Albertan parents in 2024.
Noah and Olivia seem to be entrenched in their No. 1 spots as the province's most popular baby names , according to provincial data released on Monday.Noah and Olivia seem to be entrenched in their No. 1 spots as the province's most popular baby names , according to provincial data released on Monday.
The top five rankings for boy names in 2024 were Noah, Oliver, Liam, Theodore and Henry. Oliver and Liam switched places in the podium from 2023, while Henry leaped Jack to get back in the top five. The province saw more than 50,000 registered births in 2024, with many memorable additions to the list such as Bliss and Heavenly for girls, while Rowdy and Shooter gained popularity among boys.
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